Maja, of Slavic origin, translates to 'May' in English. This feminine given name is particularly prevalent in Eastern Europe, especially among speakers of Croatian and Serbian. It's often associated with the month of May, signifying blooming beauty and warmth.
The name Maja experienced a significant increase in popularity over the given period, with a total of 1971 births recorded between 1953 and 2023. Initially, there were only 5 births in 1953, but starting from the late 1960s, its popularity began to rise steadily. The name reached its peak around the mid-1970s to early 1980s, with a high of 21 births in 1977 and 20 births in 1982. After the late 1980s, Maja's popularity seemed to fluctuate more but remained relatively stable, with an average of around 15-20 births per year until the mid-2000s. Since then, its popularity has seen a significant resurgence, reaching highs of 74 births in 2008 and 84 births in 2009, and maintaining a consistent number of births annually up to 2023.